Cooperia spp. (2) Flashcards by Rachel Rink | Brainscape

Q

What are the hosts?

A

Cattle and other ruminants

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Describe an adult

A

Less than 9 mm long

Reddish

Normally coiled on the mucosa of the small intestine

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Q

Describe the eggs

A

85 micro m

Thin shell

Oval

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Q

Describe the life cycle

A

Trichostrongylid

PPP: 15-18 days

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What is the site of infection?

A

Small intestine

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Q

Describe the Pathogenesis

A

Mild - generally does not cause problem

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Describe the clinical signs

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Watery diarrhea

Anorexia

Emaciation

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Q

How do you diagnose?

A

Fecal egg counts

Trichostrongylid L3

Necropsy

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How do you prevent?

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Environment and animal husbandry important

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When does this affect host?

A

Wrangling age cattle in USA

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